The Synod’s two seminaries have produced promotional materials designed to help congregations hold a “Seminary Sunday” to call attention to pastoral education and seminary support. Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, last month mailed a packet of materials to all LCMS congregations…

A family who wishes to remain anonymous has offered a “challenge grant” of up to $200,000 to Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, to encourage gifts designated for student financial aid. The donor has pledged to give one dollar for every dollar…

Here’s a transcript of Astronaut Jeff Williams’ voice-mail message to his pastor, Rev. John Kieschnick: “Pastor K, this is Jeff Williams calling from the ISS [international space station].  I thought I might catch you Sunday morning on the way to church. “I…

By Paula Schlueter Ross Astronaut Jeff Williams had barely settled into his “home away from home” on the international space station when he gave his pastor a quick phone call. Launched via a Russian Soyuz rocket March 29, Williams and cosmonaut Pavel…

Sourcebook 2006: Your Guide to Architectural Stained and Art Glass is now available free on compact disk. The publication is produced annually by the Stained Glass Association of America for use by architects, congregations, liturgical consultants, and other professionals active…

The Synod’s two seminaries are offering a total of 29 workshops and courses this summer at off-campus locations nationwide. Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, is sponsoring a dozen workshops for pastors, professional church workers, and interested lay people: “Journey with Jonah,”…

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, is offering three workshops for church organists: “Level I,” to be held June 26-30, includes a daily one-hour session on the “theology of worship,” plus instruction on service playing, hymnody, the church year, music for…

By Kim Krull As weather-watchers warily brace for the official June 1 launch of this year’s hurricane season, LCMS World Relief/Human Care announced totals that reflect the devastation as well as the Christian care and concern sparked by last year’s…

Some 85 people — most of them representing Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod boards and commissions — heard speakers and brainstormed ideas for coordinating and collaborating efforts around the church body’s “One Mission … One Message … One People” vision during the President’s…

The sixth annual “Outreach Leadership Institute” will be held July 13-15 at Concordia University, St. Paul, Minn.  Theme of the institute will be “Christian Outreach on the Move — North America Ablaze!“ The institute is sponsored jointly by the Oswald Hoffmann…

If you’ve shared your faith with even one person — and given that person a chance to respond — register that activity on the Ablaze! Web site at www.lcms.org/ablaze. “We’re counting because each individual [who hears the Gospel] counts; each…

So goes the cry, but is the Synod really getting the job done? By Eloy Gonzalez What we say as a church body is not always consistent with what we do.  Consider our attitude toward Latinos. The Missouri Synod wants…

The Board of Regents of Concordia University, St. Paul, Minn., herewith gives notice of intent to grant tenure to Dr. Julie Gartrell and Dr. Paul Hillmer. Correspondence regarding this intent should be directed to the undersigned within six weeks after…

CLARK A. BROWN, Traverse, Mich., has applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.  RACHEL VERSEMANN, St. Peters, Mo., and GAIL WINNINGHAM, Dallas, Texas, have applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Commissioned roster…

Concordia University, Austin, Texas, seeks candidates for registrar.  The registrar is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the university’s academic records and student registration processes.  Reporting to the Vice President of Academic Services, the registrar bears responsibility for…

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